ArchivesMarch 2016 Around the Bay in March 2016The Oakland Bacon and Beer Festival is coming back for a third year! On Sunday, March 13 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Market Building at Jack London Square, @eat Boston, Bison Organic Beer and Oakland Grown present the third annual Oakland Bacon and Beer Festival as a fundraiser for Oakland Grown. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES March 2016A private yacht experience for only $45, departs 3 times a day including two drinks: Beer, Wine, Soda or Water. More... SF Ballet Stays on PointeOne of the more progressive and generous gestures made by the San Francisco Ballet (SFB) is its Pointes of View Lecture Series, which features company artists and visiting scholars meeting with ballet fans for an early-evening dialogue about the trends and innovations in company performances. More... I Beg to Differ!There are those who say, "You can't sail on San Francisco Bay in the winter!' If by this they mean it's not blowing 20 knots, the Bay's famous short chop isn't causing spray to fly everywhere, and it's not overcast and cool -- well, then they might be right. However, this past week (the last in January), I had a lovely sailing experience that proves the naysayers quite wrong. More... New Mural Draws Attention to Illegal DumpingA colorful new mural by San Francisco artist Cameron Moberg was unveiled last month in the Bayview-Hunters Point District to bring attention to the problem of illegal dumping in the area. More... Tall Ships Pay Extended Public Visit to Bay AreaTwo tall ship visitors to the Bay Area are spending over seven weeks in four ports hosting school children and the public for tours and excursions. More... Say No to Coal Pollution in the BayFool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. It looks like developers are trying to fool all of us who love San Francisco Bay-twice. More... Sea Stars, River Otters and Sharks—Oh My!How do sea stars eat? What is a river otter's favorite food? Do sharks hunt people? The answers may surprise you. More... YES Conference Engages Youth on Climate ChangeThe next generation of environmentalists and climate change scientists gathered at the Youth for the Environment and Sustainability 2016 Conference-or YES Conference-at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science on January 30 to present and discuss projects they have started at school to reduce the impacts of climate change. More... Marine Mechanic Todd LeitschWhile riding the ferry, many of us don't think past the ticket price as far as what goes on to keep the ferry boats moving day in and day out. More... Moyer Steps Down From Port of SFMonique Moyer resigned last month from her post as director of the Port of San Francisco, and she leaves behind a strong legacy of a revitalized operation. More... ON OUR COVER March 2016Two tall ship visitors to the Bay Area are spending over seven weeks in four ports hosting school children and the public for tours and excursions. More... |